Podcast appearances and mentions of nikola jokic

Ariel Helwani joins Kevin O'Connor in-person for a look at the Knicks' season so far, from Mike Brown's uptempo system and deep bench rotation to the frustrations of injuries to Brunson and Anunoby. Kevin and Ariel also react to the latest on the Clippers-Kawhi drama.Then, Molly Morrison joins Kevin O'Connor to break down the latest NBA news including Victor Wembanyama's injury and Jalen Duren's rising star. Morrison shares insights on Ja Morant, the Grizzlies' evolving identity and why her Memphis loyalty still runs deep despite roster chaos. The duo unpacks what makes Nikola Jokic's elusive greatness so compelling and Molly recounts her journey from anonymous Twitter user to a unique voice in basketball media.(0:25) Ariel Helwani on the Knicks(10:58) Ariel Helwani on the Clippers(33:39) Molly Morrison on Victor Wembanyama(54:38) Molly Morrison on Ja Morant

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour updating the listeners on the NFL’s plan for world domination before they set their expectations for Shedeur’s first start. he guys are joined by our ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky, to break down Bo’s improved footwork and what makes the Broncos’ defense so hard to play against. They get a “Tell Me Why I’m Wrong” about the Avs’ dominance and another about Nikola Jokic’s dominance. Mike, Mark, and Stoke get  “Tell Me Why I’m Wrongs” from a Bronco fan who’s fed up with Riley Moss, a PS2 doubter, and a very hopeful Rockies fan to cap off a “Tell Me Why I’m Wrong Wednesday”. 

LeBron James' Return To The NBA FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to LeBron James returning to the Los Angeles Lakers to make his debut in his 23rd NBA Season and break down how the King changes things for Luka Doncic, DeAndre Ayton and the 11-4 Lakers. Next, they check in on Kevin Durant's first season with the Houston Rockets as the NBA Legend is powering the best offense in the association and break down how his connection with Alpren Sengun should strike fear into the rest of the league, before reacting to Cade Cunningham leading the Detroit Pistons to 11 straight wins and landing his first signature shoe with Nike. They then react to more sneaker news as Steph Curry announced he would be leaving Under Armour to become a sneaker free agent and break down how the Golden State Warriors' legend is keeping his team afloat this season after posting back to back 40 balls on the San Antonio Spurs. Finally, they take a look at the NBA MVP race as all foreign players make up the top 5 and debate who will take home the award for the NBA's best player as Nikola Jokic & Shai Gilgeous Alexander lead the way for the 3rd straight season. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Kenyon Martin & Swaggy P Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... For a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura's best-selling Carver Matframes - named #1 by Wirecutter - at https://on.auraframes.com/ARENA. Promo Code ARENA Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/arena to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you and receive $15 off your first order. Buy Cooking With Larry Shirts HERE - https://wearhouse5ive.com/#1004ad8e5e... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:57 LeBron James Returns For Year 23 0:06:56 DeAndre Ayton Is Handling The Pressure of LA 0:40:45 Kevin Durant & The Rockets Are Rolling 0:51:29 Cade Cunningham & The Pistons Deserve Respect 1:07:28 Cade Gets A Signature Shoe 1:24:35 Steph Curry Cuts Ties With Under Armour 1:40:55 Steph Is COOKING With Back To Back 40 Bombs 1:47:32 LaMelo SCREAMS For The Ball 2:07:04 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Verno and Jacoby recap the Monday night slate of NBA action before sharing six early surprises from the season so far. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:56) Jalen Duren fuels the Pistons' 10th straight win (05:00) Multiple Raptors step up to beat the Hornets for their eighth win in nine games (10:08) The Bulls hold off Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets (14:13) Giannis hurt in the Bucks' loss to the Cavs (16:53) Heat survive, as the Knicks can't complete a comeback (20:05) The Sixers rally behind Tyrese Maxey's 39 points to beat the Clippers (23:31) The Wolves blow out the shorthanded Mavs (28:02) Early-season surprise no. 1: Historical perspective on Willie Green's firing (32:05) Early-season surprise no. 2: How bad the Clippers are (39:26) Early-season surprise no. 3: Steph Curry is still the most exciting player in the NBA at age 37 (43:56) Early-season surprise no. 4: Abundance of star player trade rumors (49:32) Early-season surprise no. 5: The Raptors have the second-best bench in the NBA (52:12) Early-season surprise no. 6: Total Thunder domination and draft assets The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O Detroit Pistons vem com tudo neste início de temporada e chega às 10 vitórias seguidas pela primeira vez desde 2007/2008. O que esse time tem de diferente? Episódio aborda também o início incrível de Nikola Jokic. Com Pedro Maia e Raphael Roque. Dá o play!

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0:00 - Let's evaluate how everyone did in the Broncos vs Chiefs game by using...the Harbaugh Hierarchy!Next, who did a better job defending their QB: Adam Trautman or Seahawks LB Ernest Jones?16:22 - James Franklin got fired like 2 weeks ago, and he just got hired again. Hey James...your buyout from Penn State is massive! Why not take a few months off? Go enjoy some nature! Do some TV hits! Blow off some steam!Also, if you want to know what greatness personified is...it's Nikola Jokic. Vic explains.37:39 - The Nuggets completely blew it to the Bulls at home last night. But you know what looked good all night long? That black rainbow skyline court in Ball Arena. Man, that thing is sexy.

Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve discussed Lebron James' impending season debut. Charlie gave a stat about Nuggets C Nikola Jokic. The guys previewed the Pelicans' challenge against Jokic and the Nuggets.

Ralph is joined by Grant Tecson to dive deep into the current NBA season, discussing standout performances, team struggles, and potential trades. They highlight Nikola Jokic's historic start, the Boston Celtics' challenges, and the Memphis Grizzlies' need for a rebuild. The conversation also touches on Victor Wembanyama's impact, the surprising competitiveness of the Toronto Raptors, and the Oklahoma City Thunder's success despite injuries. Additionally, they explore the Detroit Pistons' potential, Kon Knueppel's impressive rookie season, and the dominance of the Western Conference. The episode wraps up with a discussion on players to watch and dream trades that could reshape the league.Chapters00:00 Welcome and NBA Overview02:15 Nikola Jokic: Breaking Basketball10:10 Boston Celtics: A Team in Trouble16:16 Memphis Grizzlies: Time for a Rebuild?22:29 Victor Wembanyama: The Future of the NBA27:32 Toronto Raptors: Surprising Success32:39 NBA Salaries: The Absurdity of Money33:19 Oklahoma City Thunder's Surprising Success39:33 Detroit Pistons: A Team to Watch44:32 Rookie Spotlight: Khan Knipple's Impact50:45 Western Conference Dominance52:35 Player Hater: The Frustration with Jordan Poole56:29 Dream Trades: Exploring Potential Moves

Where does Nikola Jokic truly rank among the greatest centers in NBA history? The Format Podcast dives deep into the Joker's resume, comparing his unprecedented passing, multiple MVPs, and championship to legends like Shaq, Kareem, and Hakeem.But the debate isn't complete without addressing the elephant in the room: his lackluster defense. Is Jokic an all-time great despite his defensive shortcomings? We break down the advanced stats and film to understand how Denver's system allows the two-time MVP to seemingly "get away with" below-average rim protection. Tune in for the hottest NBA debate on the center hierarchy and the Joker's complicated defensive legacy!If you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

Kevin O'Connor asks Es Baraheni if he's gone ‘too far or not far enough,' as they break down if the Atlanta Hawks are better without Trae Young, if the Rockets are truly the best offense in the NBA and whether Lauri Markkanen is worth five first-round picks. Plus, will LeBron's return to the reshaped Lakers be clunky? Next, they share some early-season overreactions, including whether the Nuggets have the best defense of the Nikola Jokic era, if Scottie Barnes is an All-Star and whether the 76ers are now Tyrese Maxey's team? Speaking of overreactions, they analyze whether Draymond Green takes it too far in a heated fan exchange.(1:08) Hawks better without Trae?(9:14) Do Rockets have the best offense in the NBA?(20:51) Is Markkanen worth 5 first-round picks?(27:45) Will LeBron fit well back with Lakers?(32:18) How good is Denver's defense?(38:09) Scottie Barnes All-Star potential(45:20) Do 76ers belong to Maxey or Embiid?(49:22) Draymond gets into it with a fan

Migros Hemen'in sunduğu Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu, geride bıraktığımız haftada Batı Konferansı'nın öne çıkan takımlarını değerlendiriyor. Nikola Jokic'in anormal seviyedeki hücum performansı, Rockets'ta Alperen-Durant uyumunun sahaya pozitif yansımaları, Los Angeles Lakers'ın LeBron James'in yokluğuna rağmen gösterdiği istisnai performans mercek altına alınıyor. Victor Wembanyama liderliğinde San Antonio Spurs'ün sahip olduğu genç ve enerjik rotasyonun artı ve eksileri, Minnesota Timberwolves'ta Julius Randle'ın sezona iyi başlaması, Anthony Edwards'ın performansı, Rudy Gobert'in eski günlerini aratması ve Golden State Warriors... Hepsi ve daha fazlası bu bölümde!

Lakers questions in gambling scandal investigation? The Format Podcast dives deep into the NBA's expanding gambling investigation, with multiple Lakers personnel under scrutiny. Is this the biggest scandal in league history? Next, we settle the ultimate big man debate: Where does Nikola Jokic truly rank among all-time great centers like Shaq, Kareem and Hakeem?Plus, the NFL hot takes are flying! Are the surging Ravens masking a major flaw, and is Lamar Jackson the most overrated quarterback in the league? Finally, we break down why Justin Fields' performance this season has been TERRIBLE and what it means for his future. Don't miss this must-watch episode for the hottest NBA and NFL takes!Time Stamps:21:30 - Lakers Investigated53:25 - Joker Making History1:39:10 - Ravens Resurgence2:03:37 - Fields is BADIf you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

E487 - L'HEBDO NBA Semaine 4 : Wemby vs Curry, Nico Harrison viré, le secret anti-Jokic ! Qui dit Lundi matin dit L'Hebdo du Basket Lab ! Hebdomadaire d'actualité tous les lundi matin pour suivre la saison 2025 : parler des news, des grandes affiches de la semaines, un petit focus, les questions des auditeurs et le quizz ! Pour cette semaine numéro 4 de la saison 2026 : Victor Wembanyama et la défense des Spurs contre Stephen Curry, le futur des Dallas Mavericks, la Jalen Johnson Offense et le tir de Onyeka Okongwu, Nikola Jokic détruit le plan de jeu des Clippers, Heat vs Cavaliers, les questions auditeurs, le quizz de la semaine, et bien plus ! Pour ceci c'est FD de Qi Basket qui se joint à nous. Bienvenue dans le Basket Lab. Guillaume (@GuillaumeBLab) -- 0:00 Intro 5:05 Les News de la semaine : Bradley Beal, Nico Harrison, Willig 33:04 Miami Cleveland : l'Isolation n'est pas difficile en NBA 45:18 Jazz Hawks : La JJ Offense et Onyeka sniper ! 58:19 Wemby Curry : les évolutions défensives ! 1:09:29 Jeremiah Fears et Derik Queen vs Portland ! 1:19:19 Nuggets Clippers : le secret anti Jokic 1:28:56 Focus : Dallas vire Nico Harrison, quel futur ? 1:50:24 Questions Auditeurs 2:11:41 Le QUIZZ de la semaine   -- Flux LIVE "Le Basket Lab LIVE" pour les quotidiennes :  https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/le-basket-lab-live/ Flux secondaire "Le Basket Lab - Extraits" pour des formats courts tous les jours : https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/le-basket-lab-extraits/ -- Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@lebasketlab Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/guillaume_lebasketlab Twitter : https://twitter.com/GuillaumeBLab Discord : https://discord.gg/CfWkhZx9xM  

After 36 hours of bad news, the Denver Nuggets make it all right with another gritty, grind it out style win in Minny. Nikola Jokic has another triple double and the new part time starting lineup came up clutch when it mattered the most tonight in Minnesota. Jason Kosmicki had the call of this win from Minny. 

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Injuries Braun and Johnson are out for Denver with Jokic probable. Shannon is out for Minnesota. Recent Box Score Key Stats Nuggets at Timberwolves 8PM ET—Denver improved to 9-2 following their 130-116 road win at LA Clippers. The Nuggets shot 52% with 38% from three. Nikola Jokic scored 55 points with a Triple Double. Aaron Gordon contributed 18 points with five rebounds. Denver allowed 49% shooting with 43% from three. Minnesota is on a back-to-back after hosting Sacramento on Friday and winning 124-110.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to react to SGA and the OKC Thunder dismantling the Lakers (2:18). Then, they talk about Nikola Jokic's resurgence, the struggling Clippers, and the most surprising teams this NBA season (32:42). Finally, Joe House and Billy Gil join to discuss NFL trends before making their Ringer 107 picks (01:22:49). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tim Legler, Joe House, and Billy Gil Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Don't settle for just any insurance when there's State Farm. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Stephen PridGeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) to discuss the surprisingly hot start of the Phoenix Suns.Then, the guys break down the recent play of Nikola Jokic, who's setting the world on fire with an unrivaled blend of scoring efficiency and playmaking.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(2:23) — Similarities between the Suns and the Phoenix Mercury(4:03) — Early expectations & results of new head coach Jordan Ott(12:19) — Devin Booker's growth and usage(28:46) — Complementary play of Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks and Royce O'Neale(37:08) — Suns defense(53:43) — Rapid fire questions (Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Collin Gillespie, best lineup)(01:06:03) — Nikola Jokic breakdown

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Stephen PridGeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) to discuss the surprisingly hot start of the Phoenix Suns.Then, the guys break down the recent play of Nikola Jokic, who's setting the world on fire with an unrivaled blend of scoring efficiency and playmaking.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(2:23) — Similarities between the Suns and the Phoenix Mercury(4:03) — Early expectations & results of new head coach Jordan Ott(12:19) — Devin Booker's growth and usage(28:46) — Complementary play of Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks and Royce O'Neale(37:08) — Suns defense(53:43) — Rapid fire questions (Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Collin Gillespie, best lineup)(01:06:03) — Nikola Jokic breakdown

The guys discuss Nikola Jokic's historic start to the season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic start to the season, Nico Harrison getting fired by the Dallas Mavericks, Stephen Curry's 46-point masterclass against the San Antonio Spurs, the Houston Rockets having the best offense in the NBA, Cade Cunningham carrying the Detroit Pistons over the Washington Wizards, Bradley Beal's season-ending injury and more.

Sports Chasers Podcast – Thursday Night Live Ep. 443 (November 13, 2025) MLB Gambling Scandal, College Betting Ring, Disney vs YouTube TV, NFL & NBAIn Episode 443 of the **Sports Chasers Podcast – Thursday Night Live Show**, host **Kevin L. Warren** and the crew break down a wild week in sports, from **betting scandals** to **streaming wars** to **NBA chaos**.

Le podcast NBA CORNER revient sur le licenciement de Nico Harrison de son poste de manager général des Mavericks de Dallas, du contexte dans lequel cela s'est déroulé et de ce qui attend la franchise dans un avenir à plus ou moins court terme. Josh et Charles reviennent ensuite sur les exploits statistiques de Nikola Jokic avec les Nuggets de Denver. La discussion se termine sur le rookie des Hornets Kon Knueppel (et son coéquipier Ryan Kalkbrenner). Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

NFL analyst Mike Mayock and Rich discuss the Philadelphia Eagles' internal drama that keeps making headlines, Dan Campbell taking over play calling duties for the Detroit Lions,previews the Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs and the Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams in their key divisional matchups, and breaks down the rise of the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts as AFC contenders.  The guys react to Denver Nuggets' 3-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic dropping 55 on the Clippers, and Yankees fan Rich weighs in on Pirates Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes denying rumors that he wants to play in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The greatest shooter of all time came was unleashed last night... Steph Curry dropped 22 points in the 3rd quarter against the Spurs. His 23rd 20+ point 3rd quarter of his career. Shai Gilgious Alexander only needed 3 quarters to drop 30 and has now sat and rested more 4th quarters then he has had to play.. Very consistent...And there is Nikola Jokic. Who coming into last night was shooting 76% from the field and averaging almost 32 points in his last 4 games... last night Joker faced the Clippers. Two Eastern Conference contenders clashed in Madison Square Garden last night. Let's just say it was a magical for one team's rising star. What is the New York state of mind?A live report from Dallas. Tim Macmahon is standing by with ALL the intel on how the players and fans are feeling following Nico's dismissal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll spend the first 40 minutes of show wondering why the Grizzlies aren't playing hard as they took a 36pt loss last night in Boston against the Celtics (3:00) + Nikola Jokic is having ANOTHER monster season. Are people noticing??? (39:58). Memphis Women's Soccer Coach Brooks Monaghan joins the show in-studio to talk about his teams undefeated season and their upcoming NCAA Tournament game against Illinois (46:25). Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks on Alabama/Oklahoma, Arkansas/LSU, VA Tech/Florida St, Louisville/Clemson (1:17:26).Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuests: Brooks Monaghan, Brian EdwardsTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets win over the Los Angeles Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back. Ryan focuses on Nikola Jokic dropping 52 points in three quarters, finishing with 55, before discussing some of the injuries the Nuggets sustained during the game to Christian Braun and Cam Johnson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour getting the big guy’s superlatives for the greatness of Nikola Jokic after his 55-point game on a back-to-back night. Stoke airs out his disappointment with the Broncos’ offense before he finds another thing to be disappointed about with Bo’s comments about the criticism he’s been facing. The players discuss the balance between professionalism and life in football before they enter 4 Down Territory where they cover Sutton’s production, the challenge of Mahomes, the AFC West race, and some Hufanga appreciation.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show trying to come up with new words to describe the greatness of Nikola Jokic after a 55-point game. What will be JK Dobbins’ status for Sunday's game against the Chiefs? The guys give the 6am listeners a chance to hear what Joel Klatt, Fox Sports' lead college football analyst, had to say about the Broncos’ performance on Thursday Night Football, Sean Payton and his offense, and what it takes to be a great pocket passer. Sean Payton’s woobie is back, to the consternation of Stoke. Nikola Jokic got a deeply strange question from a deeply strange man after his 55-point game. The 6am Duo wrap up their hour giving the 6am listeners a chance to hear what our ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky had to say about Bo’s struggles in shotgun.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour highlighting Nikola Jokic’s sublime 55-point game in LA and the privilege of seeing his greatness in real time. The guys talk receivers with the return of Lil’Jordan Humphrey before they go to the text line and the YouTube chat to gauge their reaction to Bo’s comments about the criticism he’s been facing. Mike, Stink, and Stoke dive further into the discussion around Bo’s comments and they wonder if the Broncos’ young QB is feeling the heat.  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and Chiefs game this Sunday. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on what Bo Nix can improve on. Will the Broncos be able to overcome Andy Reid's impressive record following a bye? How do the guys think Sean Payton has been coaching Nix after Nix's recent struggles? What did Sean Payton have to say about Troy Franklin's high number of targets but not booming production? The guys detail how incredible Nikola Jokic has been this week after his 55-point game last night. Is Jokic on his way to winning yet another MVP this season? We react to new Rockies executive Paul DePodesta's comments on the challenge for the Rockies playing at altitude. Will we see changes with the Rockies with Dick Monfort not being as involved? 

Dover and Cecil kicked off the show reacting to the latest Broncos injury report involving J.K. Dobbins. How great and historic was Nikola Jokic last night with his 55-point performance? The fellas discuss how the Broncos will split up the RB carries this weekend against the Chiefs. Why does Albert Breer think the Chiefs will still win the AFC West? 

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil talked about how much J.K. Dobbins' injury impacts the Broncos offense moving forward. The fellas reacted to last night's Nuggets win over the Clippers. How special was Nikola Jokic's 55-point performance? Cecil answered some fantasy football questions. 

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil the fellas heard from Mike Klis giving an update on J.K. Dobbins' foot injury. Why did the Broncos re-sign Lil'Jordan Humphrey ahead of their game against the Chiefs? The fellas talked about how great the Nuggets have been on back-to-backs. How special was Nikola Jokic's performance last night? The guys heard from Paul DePodesta on how things can turn around for the Rockies. 

Dave and Jason are BACK after the Sacramento Kings got crushed by the Atlanta Hawks 133-100 last night at Golden 1 Center Rerun from What's Happening Eddie Murphy Documentary Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes win the CY Young Nikola Jokic goes for 55 points Hannah Hidalgo did WHAT?!?!?

Bill opened the show by praising Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown for his comments criticizing the offense. Bill then divulged some programming ideas he has for the show for the rest of the year before telling a story how he almost got in trouble for returning a lost wallet. Would You Rather was next as Bill decided between eating Chick-Fil-A or In & Out from a vending machine and Tarik Skubal or Paul Skenes as his team's ace for next season. Hour two opened with former NFL tight end Clay Harbor joining the show to discuss if the Bears are good enough to win the NFC North and the areas where Caleb Williams has turned his game around. Buy or Sell was next as Bill answered if Nikola Jokic is a top 3 player in NBA history since 2000 and if fireworks are acceptable during a blowout. The show ended with Bill explaining why UCLA moving their football home from the Rose Bowl to SoFi Stadium would be beneficial for the program.

The greatest shooter of all time came was unleashed last night... Steph Curry dropped 22 points in the 3rd quarter against the Spurs. His 23rd 20+ point 3rd quarter of his career. Shai Gilgious Alexander only needed 3 quarters to drop 30 and has now sat and rested more 4th quarters then he has had to play.. Very consistent...And there is Nikola Jokic. Who coming into last night was shooting 76% from the field and averaging almost 32 points in his last 4 games... last night Joker faced the Clippers. Two Eastern Conference contenders clashed in Madison Square Garden last night. Let's just say it was a magical for one team's rising star. What is the New York state of mind?A live report from Dallas. Tim Macmahon is standing by with ALL the intel on how the players and fans are feeling following Nico's dismissal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by his former ESPN radio producer Shannon Penn. First, they discuss the Giants firing Brian Daboll & making the move to start Jameis Winston at quarterback. They also debate whether or not Russell Wilson has played himself out of the Hall of Fame over the latter stages of his career. Later, they break down the Mavericks' firing of Nico Harrison and the reporting that Nico viewed Jrue Holiday and Nikola Jokic as the same tier of NBA player. Finally, they discuss Draymond Green calling out his Warriors teammates, marvel at the progress of Victor Wembanyama, and laugh at the NBA All-Star game's new format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss the Dallas Mavericks' next steps after firing GM Nico Harrison less than a year after he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, says why Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant's trade value is not as high as you might think, and weighs in on the “jaw-dropping” season being posted by Denver Nuggets' 3-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Rich reveals a big shakeup at the top and throughout his brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 11, and reacts to rumors coming out of Pittsburgh that Pirates' ace Paul Skenes dreams of playing for the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OKC ruins Steph's return. Is it time to sound the alarm in San Francisco? We dissect Draymond's candid comments following the ugly loss....Speaking of the Thunder, how do they plan to defend Luka tonight? And what's Luka's counter? We've got dueling breakdowns from Chiney and Perk on tap....Should the Mavs enter rebuild mode? Brian Windhorst lays out ALL the options on the table follwing Nico Harrison's dismissal. Nikola Jokic had a night to remember in Sac-Town while Doug Christie had fiery comments about his Kings' squad you won't want to miss...The All-Star Game is going through another set of changes... Our panel has some strong thoughts on the new format! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets win in Sacramento last night and the Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray performances. He also discusses the bench stepping up (again) as well as the back-to-back tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour carrying the statement win debate into another hour, this time with Stink as the tiebreaker. Stink tells a funny story about the time he nearly hit Lou Holtz with a camera before they guys debate how quickly the Broncos should bring Pat Surtain II back into the fold. The Morning Crew and the YouTube breakfast club take a moment to appreciate the greatness of Nikola Jokic, who finally has a bench unit to support him. They share their concerns about Cam Johnson’s slow start to his Nuggets tenure. Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they officially kick off Chiefs Week, they see the end of the line for Russ, and they debate the end of the Travis Hunter experiment. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton's comments today on the depth of the Broncos as face the adversity of injuries. How will RJ Harvey look as the featured running back this weekend and how will JK Dobbins bounce back from his injury later this season? We react to the Broncos latest projections when it comes to their win total, playoffs odds and more. We recap the Avalanche blowing out the hot and upstart Anaheim Ducks behind a Gabe Landeskog goal. The guys detail Nikola Jokic's greatness from last night in a win over the Kings. While Jokic has been great for years, is he getting even more efficient? Can Jokic win another MVP, even over SGA in his prime?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss the health of JK Dobbins and what the Broncos offense will look like without their most productive player. The guys debate if Dobbins is the most important player to the Broncos offense, even over Bo Nix. Zach and Phil react to the Broncos latest projections when it comes to their win total, playoffs odds and more. The guys detail Nikola Jokic's greatness from last night in a win over the Kings. While Jokic has been great for years, is he getting even more efficient? We recap the Avalanche blowing out the hot and upstart Anaheim Ducks with a Gabe Landeskog goal. 

Nico Harrison FIRED By The Mavericks ERUPTS Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to The Dallas Mavericks decision to fire their Nico Harrison 9 months after his shocking decision to send Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and debate if it was the right move to let Nico take the fall for the ugly state of the franchise. They also discuss what this means for the future of the Mavericks as they build around Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving before reacting to Flagg's career high 26 points against the Milwaukee Bucks Monday Night. Next they react to 2 players lighting up the NBA this season as Cade Cunningham is taking the leap to NBA Superstar by leading the Detroit Pistons to the top spot in the Eastern Conference and Nikola Jokic is still playing like the best player in the world as the dominant Denver Nugget is on his way to another historic season & MVP Campaign. Finally, they react to the final format for the USA vs The World NBA All Star Game and give their take on how the international spin on the mid season classic will change All Star Weekend, before reacting to the international superstar Victor Wembanyama continue his breakout season as De'Aaron Fox has added another element to Wemby's game. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin & Swaggy P Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Connect with a provider at ro.co/arena to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you and receive $15 off your first order. SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:50 Mavericks Fire Nico Harrison 0:09:18 Should The Mavs Blow It Up? 0:36:56 Cooper Flagg's Best Game Of The Season 0:42:47 Bradley Beal OUT For The Season 0:51:37 Cade Cunningham Is A Superstar 0:59:22 Nikola Jokic Is Still The Best Player In The World 1:20:04 NBA Announces USA vs World All Star Game 1:34:28 DeAndre Hunter SNAPS Josh Giddey's Ankles 2:06:03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how Nikola Jokic has altered his style of play this season and how it's shifted everything to easy mode for the Nuggets. Also Jeff addresses how Cam Johnson clearly has "the yips" and how the Nuggets can dedicate themselves to helping him out of it. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 - Our old friend Jake the Snake joined us today to discuss his breakdown of Bo Nix. Jake explained what Bo and Sean need to do to cut Bo loose, and more importantly, he coined a new phrase that will live on our show forever.19:20 - We have some numbers that encapsulate just how efficient Nikola Jokic is, and it's truly hard to believe. After that, AJ Brown is still miserable even though his team is winning. What is it about Philly, man?34:06 - Moser spent an entire commercial break listening to the sounds of car engines and loved every second of it.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones roam the baseline with some Western Conference love (Nuggets, Rockets) and some surging teams in the East (top-seeded Pistons, rising Raptors).Then, they react to the breaking news out of Dallas — bye-bye, Nico Harrison — before diving into an odd Memphis Grizzlies season. Finally, they close with some well-deserved player shoutouts.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(1:58) — Denver Nuggets(19:45) — Houston Rockets(34:50) — Detroit Pistons(44:02) — Toronto Raptors(47:27) — Mavericks to fire Nico Harrison(51:23) — Memphis Grizzlies(01:11:06) — Los Angeles Clippers(01:14:39) — Player Shoutouts

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones roam the baseline with some Western Conference love (Nuggets, Rockets) and some surging teams in the East (top-seeded Pistons, rising Raptors).Then, they react to the breaking news out of Dallas — bye-bye, Nico Harrison — before diving into an odd Memphis Grizzlies season. Finally, they close with some well-deserved player shoutouts.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(1:58) — Denver Nuggets(19:45) — Houston Rockets(34:50) — Detroit Pistons(44:02) — Toronto Raptors(47:27) — Mavericks to fire Nico Harrison(51:23) — Memphis Grizzlies(01:11:06) — Los Angeles Clippers(01:14:39) — Player Shoutouts

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down some impressive Nikola Jokic stats, Jonas Valanciunas, and more from the first nine games of the year. Then, he goes over the upcoming road trip and what fans should hope to see. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Nikola Jokic came in with mad Serbians so we don't have that much space." We send our best wishes to Erik Spoelstra after the tragic fire at his house overnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices